Field Guide to Athlete Chaplaincy

Steve S Sellers, Cindy Klassen, Anna Sellers

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FriesenPress
27 September 2024

Reference works; Religion & beliefs; Christianity; Christian life & practice; Christian social thought & activity

In the growing field of sport chaplaincy, resources to guide chaplains in their day-to-day ministries are few. The Field Guide to Sport Chaplaincy fills that gap. Whether you are wondering how to introduce yourself to a sports team, trying to build rapport with athletes, coaches, or their families, or ministering during challenging times, the Field Guide to Sport Chaplaincy has you covered.

Chaplains frequently bring hope, encouragement, and comfort in many of life's most challenging circumstances; the Field Guide offers instruction around ministering during injury and tragedy, explaining how the chaplain can bring God's presence, hope, and encouragement into times of stress-to nonbelievers and believers alike. For daily duties, the Field Guide provides advice for gaining trust, disciple making, and conducting sport chapels. For celebratory times and times of mourning, it provides a step-by-step guide for officiating at weddings and funerals. Meant as a quick reference resource, the Field Guide directs the sport chaplain in all aspects of their ministry.

Written by a chaplain for other chaplains, the Field Guide is predicably laid out, so you can find information quickly-as the need arises. Personal stories from the author's experience guide you into the practical application of the biblical principles that are foundational to the ministry. Bulleted lists ensure that you can scan the material, gathering knowledge quickly and in easily digested chunks. This succinct, hands-on guide equips the sport chaplain to help meet the athlete's unique needs within their unique lifestyles.

By: Steve S Sellers
By (photographer): Anna Sellers
Contributions by: Cindy Klassen
Imprint: FriesenPress
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9781038314734
ISBN 10: 1038314739
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 27 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steve Sellers has been a sport chaplain since 1985, serving at several Olympic Games, World Cups, and world championships. Since 1994, he has been the sport chaplain for the Canadian Olympic Training Centre in Calgary and Canmore, Alberta. He is a member of Athletes in Action, an organization that provides chaplains for major universities, the NFL, CFL, NBA, Olympic athletes, and others. He holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and a Master's certification in Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy. He has also served as a Christian associate and lead pastor for twelve years. Mr. Sellers' personal interests have a long history in sport. He has represented two countries in both cross-country skiing and ski mountaineering at the highest-level world cup and world championships. He has coached at two Olympics and at several international championships. He has completed several ironman triathlons and ultra trail running marathons. He enjoys being in the outdoors, moving his body in a variety of sporting activities, and experiencing God's creation. Steve Sellers lives in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, with his wife and two daughters. Readers can connect with him online through Instagram, FaceBook, and LinkedIn.